Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 107 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Suns 109-107. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.